Mr. Berrodin and Mr. Head

(One semester, ½ credit, 9, 10, 11, 12)

Prerequisite: Art I (May be taken within the same school year)

Photography is an introductory course to the basics of digital ​photography. This course will help the students become well-rounded in ​the fundamentals of digital photography. Four areas of instruction will ​be emphasized: how cameras work, how composition works, how ​lighting works, and how to use photo editing software.

Students will learn to take photos that focus on technical and ​aesthetic aspects of photography while learning how to capture ​great composition. Students will learn how to use Photoshop and ​Lightroom for basic editing and preparation for post-production. ​Creative visual communication and literacy will be an integral part of ​this class. An in-class set of digital SLR cameras with manual features ​will be available, but we recommend all students obtain their own ​personal SLR camera if possible. A personal memory SD card is ​required.

Materials needed: SD Card (Must be purchased individually by students ​outside of course fees)

Fee: $30.00

(One semester, ½ credit, 10, 11, 12)

Prerequisite: Photography I

This is an advanced digital photography class that will continue the ​skills learned from Photography I. Students will learn how to shoot in ​RAW (image format or digital negative) and how to create HDR (high-​definition resolution) images. Professional studio lighting and ​photography will continue, where they will create a series of still-life ​and studio portraits, building an advanced portfolio. Plus, students will ​continue to build upon their Photoshop and Lightroom skills; with each ​unit, they will learn the cultural/historical background of the projects. ​Creative self-expression, advanced visual communication, and literacy ​will stem from past knowledge. The students will critique and create ​a portfolio of work, to be presented. We highly recommend that all ​students have access to a digital SLR camera with manual features ​and require a personal memory SD card.

Materials needed: SD Card (Must be purchased individually by students ​outside of course fees)

Fee: $30.00

(One semester, ½ credit, 10, 11, 12)

Prerequisite: Photography I, II

Course can be taken multiple times

This is an advanced digital photography class that will continue the skills ​learned from Photography I and II. The student will be given an opportunity ​for specialized and technical instruction in photography according to their ​interests, knowledge, and skills. The attitudes necessary for success in the ​field of photography, whether as an amateur or a professional ​photographer, are emphasized. Students will make a self-driven art ​portfolio, which will contain examples of their best work and their ​independently driven-investigations. Students will gain a greater ​understanding of both the technical and conceptual aspects of creating, ​manipulating, and editing images. More independent study is provided, and ​students are encouraged to explore an area of keen interest. Creative ​self-expression will stem from past knowledge of the art elements and ​principles. Computer art, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and art in ​society are continued. We highly recommend that all students have access ​to a digital SLR camera with manual features.

Materials needed: SD Card (Must be purchased individually by students ​outside of course fees)

Fee: $30.00